She loved D.C.By Sirikit Syah She was all I had wanted to be. Pretty, charming, smart and pleasing. The first time I met her, I was jealous. She had been interning with CNN's Washington, D.C. bureau for five months, and it was my first day.

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Flora expo offers more than flowers JAKARTA (JP): Everyone knows about the expression "small is beautiful", but how about "small is beautiful and expensive?"Small, beautiful and expensive potted bonsai plants are among those on display at the International Flora Show, at the Jakarta Convention ...

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Timika situation calm but crisis remains JAKARTA (JP): The situation in Timika, a town near the Freeport copper and gold mine in Irian Jaya, was calm yesterday after a tribal clash Thursday which claimed three lives.

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Labor leader Pakpahan taken to hospital JAKARTA (JP): Detained labor leader Muchtar Pakpahan was taken to hospital Friday night, four days after he exploded in court accusing a judge of ignoring his poor health.

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'Wild Indonesia,' a celebration of the archipelago JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia will be in the international spotlight once again in the new documentary, Wild Indonesia.The one-hour film is being produced by Bristol-based Tigress Productions, an independent television production company.

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Russia scores hat-trick at Chess OlympiadBy Kristianus Liem JAKARTA (JP): The 32nd Chess Olympiad in Yerevan, Armenia, was another show of Russia's dominance over world chess. They won the men's Olympiad for the third time making a sweet hat-trick.

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People hear their own voices at gatherings with EmhaBy Sirikit Syah JOMBANG, East Java (JP): From the main road of Jombang on to the small road leading to Menturo village in the Sumobuto district here, dozens of cars and motorcycles fight their way to the house of Islamic preacher and poet Emha ...

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Take that darn TV set away, please JAKARTA (JP): In traffic congested Jakarta, why would you ever spend time visiting the house of your relatives or friends? Chances are, you'd like to have a chat with them. Perhaps you'd like to catch up with the latest news about their family.

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Erotic 'Playback' challenges censorship policyBy Laksmi Pamuntjak-Djohan JAKARTA (JP): That Playback can be shown in cinemas here begs at least two fundamental questions.

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Cafe king Wiyogo talks of business strategiesBy Prapti Widinugraheni and I. Christianto JAKARTA (JP): Bambang Atmanto Wiyogo, the son of former Jakarta governor Wiyogo Atmodarminto, currently controls seven cafe-restaurants, almost all of which offer live music.

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Growth in Asia, its roots and implicationsAsia Rising; By Jim Rohwer; Nicholas Brealey Publishing, Great Britain, 1996; Paperback edition, 382 pages; Rp 55,000 JAKARTA (JP): In his lucid and provocative book, Asia Rising, Jim Rohwer has attempted to provide insightful arguments on why and how ...

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Oh! Bahasa Indonesia, it's so easyBy G.S. Edwin JAKARTA (JP): I've come across a lot of people who proudly utter, "Oh, it's so easy." Mention "computer" to one of them, then comes "Oh, it's so easy."For God's sake, how? Then, they put you in place: The computer knows you are an ignoramus.

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The long tradition of cafes and pubs JAKARTA (JP): Visiting cafes and pubs has become part of daily life in Jakarta, but few here understand the original function of these establishments.

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Village awakens to promise of the 'gurah' methodBy Gigin and R. Fadjri YOGYAKARTA (JP): New technologies may have produced better forms of medicine, but there are still no guaranteed cures for a number of nagging health problems and simple ailments.

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The three principles of Chinese brushworkDear friends,There are three fundamental principles of Chinese brushwork.The first is moisture. The brush should be washed and retain a suitable moistness before one dips it into the ink and starts to use it.

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TV todayTVRI 6:00 a.m. Religious Teachings: Hikmah Pagi 6:25 Morning news 6:45 Healthy and Fit 7:00 News 7:30 TV Series: Speed Racer 8:00 TV Drama: Disekitar Kita 8:30 Information 9:00 English News Service 9:30 People and Events 10:00 Music: Album Minggu Ini 11:00 Children's ...

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Jakarta cafe culture cathes on What is it that busy people seek in their search for fun and relaxation as they try to reach the heights of power? Bars, pubs and cafes, whether in hotels or as separate businesses, have prospered because of the new breed of young professionals and beautiful people ...

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North Sumatra labor abuse claims denied MEDAN (JP): Manpower authorities in North Sumatra deny that any workers are being abused or children put to work on the many jermal, or fishing stations, located off the east coast of the province.

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Flamenco takes center stage at Plaza De EspanaBy Yenni Kwok JAKARTA (JP): If you think a good Spanish night is a night of tapas and wine, Jorge "Jordi" Reyes will say it's not joyful enough.

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New group of activists for democracy emerges JAKARTA (JP): A group of prominent activists and intellectuals gathered over the weekend for a post-Idul Fitri celebration which many believed signified the impetus of a new alliance for democracy.

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Tales of hard child labor on N. Sumatra's fishing stationsText and photos by Ridwan M. Sijabat TANJUNG BALAI, North Sumatra (JP): A beach resort is a place where most people, especially children, would be happy to stay for days, weeks or even months.

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What people say about the cafe scene JAKARTA (JP): The increasing number of cafes and pubs in Jakarta has drawn comment from various people.

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Guess What? Sarwono Kusumaatmadja With the election less than three months away, most government gestures are being interpreted as campaign tactics.

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Cafe boom in Kemang brings in droves of new visitors JAKARTA (JP): Going out for dinner? Why not try something in the Kemang area.Previously known as one of Jakarta's most affluent neighborhoods, Kemang is evolving into one of the capital's most popular destinations for business and leisure.

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Public companies urged to help small firms JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto appealed yesterday to publicly-listed companies to use money raised on the stock exchange to either assist small and medium-sized companies, or purchase government bonds.

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